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Commissioner Jacobs said that he would like to add a friendly amendment to discuss <br /> with Ben Lloyd and others that have lighted billboards regarding conforming with Orange County <br /> standards and that staff bring back information about Orange County's ordinance. <br /> Commissioner Yuhasz accepted the amendment. <br /> Commissioner Nelson arrived at 7:33 PM. <br /> The County Commissioners asked for more information on the digital signs. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs restated his amendment, which was to work with Mr. Lloyd to <br /> encourage him to put in lighting that conforms to Orange County's lighting standard and that the <br /> Board be presented with the major transportation corridor ordinance and the reasoning behind <br /> the approach to billboards. <br /> VOTE: Ayes, 6; No, 1 (Commissioner Nelson) <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs that <br /> when the result comes back to the Board, that the Board also get information in writing from <br /> NCDOT concerning the digital lighting of signs and how the County's system would fit into an <br /> ordinance amendment, and whether any other loopholes need to be closed. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 2. Follow-up with Interim Manager <br /> Frank Clifton made this presentation to the Board. He also provided a written <br /> document which is attached and hereby made a part of these minutes. <br /> September 10, 2009 —Work Session Presentation <br /> Frank W. Clifton, Jr— Interim County Manager <br /> To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners <br /> Ms. Foushee, Chair Mr. Nelson, Vice Chair <br /> Mr. Jacobs, Commissioner Ms. Gordon, Commissioner <br /> Ms. Pelissier, Commissioner Ms. Hemminger, Commissioner <br /> Mr. Yuhasz, Commissioner <br /> This presentation follows the guidance provided and established by the County Commission <br /> upon my initial employment as assignments. Briefly summarized below in respective order are <br /> the items addressed: <br /> I. Observe county government operations and develop a detailed summary of <br /> `potential' items to be addressed in a more comprehensive manner. <br /> II. Pursue a review and propose revisions to the County's current "Agenda <br /> Development Process". <br /> III. Look closely at organizational efficiencies and effectiveness. <br /> IV. Identify where opportunities exist to expand upon and improve the County's <br /> communication efforts at all levels. <br /> V. Take a close look at the staffing levels in the manager's office with regards to <br /> existing and future challenges. <br />